Owono Faces Hardest Days After De Miguel Death

FC Andorra goalkeeper Owono has spoken out about what he describes as the most difficult days of my life following the tragic death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel. The thirty-year-old player passed away after sustaining a serious injury during a collision with the goalkeeper in a Spanish second division fixture on Monday night. Both teams were locked in a two-all draw seven minutes into stoppage time when the incident occurred as the goalkeeper rushed to clear a long ball.

Following the tragedy, the football community has united in paying tribute. A minute of silence has been observed across European competition matches this week. On Wednesday, Owono's club released a statement on his behalf. The twenty-five-year-old goalkeeper expressed profound sorrow over the loss, stating that he struggles to find words and feels immense pain for the player, his family, and loved ones. He added that he would face any resulting issues with the utmost respect.

Goalkeeper Owono expresses deep sorrow after Tenerife forward De Miguel dies from an on-field collision.

Earlier on Wednesday, team-mate Lautaro Spatz defended the goalkeeper on social media, emphasizing that he would never intentionally hurt anyone and was deeply affected by the event. Meanwhile, Spanish police have initiated a routine investigation into potential involuntary manslaughter, as any non-natural death automatically triggers a judicial inquiry under national law. Owono has also deactivated his personal Instagram account, which previously had over thirty thousand followers.

Tenerife has declared six official days of mourning, suspending all club activities during this period. Players, staff, and officials are scheduled to attend the funeral of De Miguel in Navahermosa, Toledo. Meanwhile, the president of the Equatorial Guinea football federation offered full human and professional backing to Owono, who has represented the nation in forty-seven international appearances and is experiencing deep distress from the incident.

Why it matters This tragic event highlights the extreme physical risks present in professional football and triggers legal inquiries under local laws when non-natural fatalities occur. The suspension of club activities and widespread tributes demonstrate the profound impact of the loss on the sporting community.